Adult Programs
Exercise and Wellness
Cardio kick Plus
Kim Henley
Interested in learning kickboxing? Well now you can with our CardioKick Plus class. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of stances, punches, blocking, and kicking. This awesome workout combines aerobics, cardiovascular training and body toning to shape those muscles. Taking this class will help increase your body’s metabolism and help tone your body! No martial arts experience needed! Please register through Summit Park District.
Walsh School
5640 S. 75th Ave
Session I: 9 weeks
Mondays, Limit: 10
January 5-March 16 Fee: $36.00-resident
6:00-7:00 p.m. EX 1-1 $54.00-non-resident
(Abs’s firming exercise 7:00-7:30 p.m.)
(No class January 19 and February 16th)
Session II: 6 weeks
Mondays, Limit: 10
March 23rd -May 4th Fee: $28.00-resident
6:00-7:00 p.m. EX1-2 $42.00-non-resident
(Abs’s firming exercise 7:00-7:30 p.m.)
(No class April 13th)
Swimercise
Robbie Jarosik
This class will increase your cardiovascular endurance and your range of motion. The first half of class will be a warm up, then a cardio workout, followed by a cool down. It meets twice a week at Argo High School pool and runs for a solid hour and thirty minutes. Please bring a towel, bathing suit, and water shoes to class.
Argo Community High School Pool
7329 West 63rd Street
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 20 weeks
January 6th-May 28th Limit: 15
7:00-9:00 p.m. EX 2-1 Fee: $40.00 R/NR
Yoga Fitness
Kim Henley
Fitness yoga tightens and tones the entire body, enhances flexibility and builds core strength by combining fitness training focused breathing and strength building through yoga poses, utilizing the standard class of warn-up, work and cool-down stages. This is truly a mind-body workout that is for all ages and fitness levels. Please register with Summit Park District.
Walsh School
5640 S. 75th Ave
Session I: 9 weeks
Wednesdays, No Limit
January 7th-March 4 th Fee: $36.00-resident
6:15-7:15 p.m. EX 4-1 $54.00-non-resident
Session II: 6 weeks
Wednesdays, No Limit
March 11th-April 22 Fee: $28.00-resident
6:15 - 7:15 p.m. EX 4-2 $42.00-non-resident
(No class on April 15,)
UFLACKER ACADEMY
BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art focused on ground fighting techniques. This style allows you to overcome, take down and control an opponent even if they have a size advantage on you. It is based on leverage and a series of techniques involving takedowns, escapes and ground defense.
Our instructor, Professor Christian Uflacker, is from Rio De Janerior, Brazil. He is back black belt who trained under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. for 15 years and competed in various tournaments, attaining such titles as World Champion, European Champion, Brazilian National Champion, and U.S. National Champion, just to name a few.
As a student, you will receive authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training. We are a very friendly school with students of all ages and levels! Whether you’re interested in learning a martial arts, competitor, this is the school for you!!!
FREE INTRO CLASS!!!
Law Enforcement, Fire & Military Discounts
Children’s’ Programs!
Your child will learn how to defend him or herself, develop discipline, gain self-confidence, and make many new friends!
Parents!
With our hours, it’s easy for parents to take class right after their kids! A great way to bond, relieve stress and get the entire family involved a productive, healthy activity!
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
1:00-2:00 p.m. All Levels
2:00-2:30 p.m. Advanced Roll
6:00-6:50 p.m. Children’s Class
7:00-8:00 p.m. All Levels
8:00-8:30 p.m. Advanced Roll
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:00-11:00 a.m. Fundamentals
11:00-12:00 p.m. Advanced
Thursday
12:30-1:30 p.m. Muay Thai
Saturday
Noon-1:00 p.m. All Levels
1:00-1:30 p.m. Advanced Roll
1:45-2:45 p.m. Muay Thai
COME VISIT US!!! GIVE US A CALL!!! VISIT OUR WEBSITE!!!
7355 Archer Ave. 312-890-3675 www.bjjsouthside.com
www.uflacheracademy.com
Walking Track at Argo High School
Don’t let the cold weather stop you from getting out and walking. The Summit Park District in conjunction with Argo High School has made the indoor track in the high school field house available for walkers.
This opportunity is only available to Summit residents on Mondays-Fridays from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. when school is in session. Ask your friends to accompany you and get a little socialization along with exercise.
Participants are required to obtain a photo I D card from the Summit Park District for admittance into the high school field house. The I D cards are available during park district office hours Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wellness Center at Argo High School
Join the Wellness Center at Argo High School for a good cardio workout. Get the chance to use the bicycles, treadmills, and spin cycles, along with other equipment. Basic instruction on the usage of the equipment will be provided but the facility will not be staffed with professional trainers. The Summit Park District and School District 117 assume no responsibility for any person’s use of equipment.
Users will need to register using the Summit Park District’s registration form found on the back of the brochure. There will be a park district staff on-site during the center’s open hours. You will be required to have an ID card and the Park District Wellness Center will be made for you and dropped off at the center. Participants should enter the facility through the entrance located on the east side of the school. Please register through Summit Park District.
Argo High School 14 weeks
Monday-Thursday, Limit: 50
January 12-April 23 Fee: $15.00 R/NR
6:00-9:00 p.m. $40.00 Resident Family of four or more
$60.00 Non-Resident Family or more
There will be no program on these days:
(Jan.15, 19, Feb. 16, April 13-16)
(The wellness center will be open according to the High School’s schedule, if the high school is closed for the holiday so will the wellness center)
Tae Kwon Do
Gonzalo Herrera
An introductory class will be offered in Tae Kwon Do by Mr. Herrera the instructor for the program is a certified Tae Kwon Do instructor. Tae Kwon Do is one of the newest sports to become an Olympic event. The program will help you get into shape and learn how to protect yourself. Tae Kwon Do’s philosophy is based on five tenets; courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. These traits are essential to developing the proper attitude towards learning the art and also respecting instructors and fellow students.
The program, for girls and boys, is based on a 3 month semester where, at the end, each student will submit to a testing of their skills in order to achieve a belt. This test will cost an additional $55.00 and is required if the student wishes to progress to the next level. Instruction for students who have achieved the yellow belt and are continuing on to the next level will begin to include physical contact. Students will be required to wear body protection. This equipment will be discussed with the students by the instructor. For more information, please
Call Mr. Gonzalo Herrera at (708) 768-2056.
Students will be required to purchase a uniform from the instructor at an additional cost of $31.00
Walsh School
5640 S. 75th Ave.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 13 weeks
January 5th-April 3rd No Limit
4-6 year olds 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fee: $144.00 Resident
CATH 15-1 $156.00 Non-Resident
7-15 years old 6:30-7:30 p.m. Test fee: see Instructor
CATH 15-2
(No class on Jan. 16, 19, Feb. 26, and March 20th)
